Del Rey is delighted to be a part of the New York Comic Con being held from February 23rd to February 25th, 2007 at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in Manhattan.

The show will be open to the trade on Friday, February 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and to the public on Friday, February 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, February 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..

If you’re in the New York City area, be sure to visit; you’re sure to have a fantastic time!

How does a Japanese manga make its way to the USA? If you aren’t sure and would love to find out, join the Del Rey Manga staff as they discuss the making of manga publishing from acquisitions to marketing. Plus, hear exciting news about upcoming Del Rey Manga projects. Panelists will include: Dallas Middaugh, Associate Publisher, Del Rey Manga; Mutsumi Miyazaki, Director of Licensing and Acquistions; Erich Schoeneweiss, Production Manager; Ali T. Kokmen, Manga Marketing Manager; Tricia Narwani, Del Rey Editorial Associate; and Elina Ishikawa, Translator.

12:30PM - 1:30PM
Superheroes: Not Just for Comic Books
Room 1E14

Superheroes are leaping across the comics page and into the world of literary fiction. Chip Kidd moderates a discussion of this hip lit trend with newcomer Austin Grossman (Soon I Will Be Invincible); author Tom De Haven (It’s Superman!); playwright/comic book writer Roberto Francisco; and Paul Dini (The World’s Greatest Super Heroes).

Additionally, Del Rey / Del Rey Manga staffers will be participating in the following panels during the show’s trade hours: